Karla Martínez is a prominent Mexican television presenter, born on May 11, 1976, in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
Raised in Chihuahua, she pursued higher education at the University of Texas at El Paso, graduating with a degree in electronic media.
Martínez kickstarted her broadcasting career in 1995 at KINT-TV, Univision’s affiliate in El Paso, Texas.
She gained widespread recognition for hosting the entertainment show “Control” from 2000 to 2006, and later became a co-host on Univision’s popular morning program “Despierta América,” where she continues to engage audiences with her vibrant personality and journalistic flair.
Beyond her professional life, Martínez is married to Emerson Peraza, and the couple shares two daughters, Antonella, born in 2007, and Michaella, born in 2008.
Siblings
Karla has a sister, Andree Martínez, who is an accomplished actress and producer.
Additionally, Martínez has a brother named Luis Carlos Martínez, who maintains a lower public profile but is notably married to television personality Ana Patricia Gámez, a former co-host on “Despierta América” and winner of “Nuestra Belleza Latina.”
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Career
Martínez began as a reporter and anchor at KINT-TV in El Paso in 1995, honing her skills in local news coverage.
Her breakthrough came in 2000 when she assumed hosting duties on “Control,” a dynamic entertainment program on Univision, which she led successfully until 2006.
Following this, Martínez transitioned to morning television, joining “Despierta América” as a co-host around 2006, where she delivers news, interviews, and lifestyle segments to a broad audience.
She has also appeared as a guest host on shows like “El Gordo y la Flaca,” demonstrating her versatility.
Throughout her tenure, Martínez has been praised for her engaging on-screen presence and ability to connect with viewers, solidifying her status as a staple in Univision’s lineup.
Accolades
In 2002, Martinez was honored by People en Español as one of the 25 Most Beautiful People, recognizing her appeal and influence in the Hispanic community.
Her contributions to “Despierta América” have been particularly celebrated, with the show winning Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning Show in Spanish in both 2018 and 2019, awards in which Martínez played a key role as co-host.
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